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Boeing 737 vs Gulfstream III

Boeing 737 vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 904 vs 927 km/h, range 4,800 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 31,615 kg, built 11,535 vs 202 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
Boeing 737 Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Gulfstream
First flight 9 April 1967 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1968 1980
Number produced 11535 units 202 units
Average unit price $115 million $690K
Wing area 91.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 23.5 m
Height 11.0 m 7.4 m
Length 30.0 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.